By JTB Architects
Originally built c. 1890, the owner’s brief for the renovation of this historic 232m2 home in Nelson was to bring in natural light, connect with the surrounding garden, and update and future-proof the interior while protecting and restoring heritage features.
Interior spaces were opened-up through the removal of a full height chimney and installation of bespoke steep support beams. Skylights throughout also bring in ambient natural light to the centre of the plan.
At the rear of the house, the existing kitchen and dining extension was redesigned and rebuilt to incorporate a sunroom leading out to the courtyard, enabling the owners to enjoy the garden throughout the year. The existing garage was removed and rebuilt in a new position to expand the garden area further. An interior lift provides for occupants to remain in the house into retirement.
JTB Architects is an award-winning NZIA Registered practice, founded in Nelson in 1986. We now work from studios in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Wānaka, on projects around New Zealand. We design beautiful contemporary buildings of all sizes and across a broad range of project types.
Design-led
We are a design-led practice which is committed to understanding and responding to our client’s needs with professionalism, energy and creativity. With each project we aim to find the optimum balance between sustainability, value and design quality, based on our client’s priorities. We design robust and durable buildings without compromising aesthetic quality.
Committed to sustainability
Innovation forms a central part of our approach in relation to materials technology and energy use. We are members of the New Zealand Green Building Council, and our business is also EKOS Zero Carbon for Business Operations.